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A Message from the CEO Weld Australia News & Insights Membership Matters New South Wales Division Victoria Division South Australia Division Queensland Division Western Australia Division Northern Territory Division Tasmania Division Training & Certification 2019-2020 Training Calendar Advanced Welder Training Courses Upcoming Events
Weld Australia Contact Information National Office Building 3, Level 3, Suite 5 Pymble Corporate Centre 20 Bridge Street Pymble, NSW 2073 (PO Box 197 Macquarie Park BC NSW 1670) T: +61 (0)2 8748 0100 E: info@weldaustralia.com.au
Qualification & Certification Manager Paolo Corronca T: +61 (0)438 012 099 E: p.corronca@weldaustralia.com.au
Chief Executive Officer Geoff Crittenden T: +61 (0)2 8748 0100 E: g.crittenden@weldaustralia.com.au
Marketing & Communications Manager Donna South T: +61 (0)2 8748 0130 E: d.south@weldaustralia.com.au
Training Manager Guy Brooks T: +61 (0)488 743 322 E: g.brooks@weldaustralia.com.au
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Membership Manager Eva Chun T: +61 (0)2 8748 0135 E: e.chun@weldaustralia.com.au Editorial Content Sally Wood T: +61 (0)434 442 687 E: sally@wordly.com.au
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A Message from the CEO PACIFIC 2019 In October, I attended the PACIFIC 2019 International Maritime Exposition in Sydney. The event was extremely successful. With over 20,000 people in attendance across three days, there were over 180 industry, government, defence and scientific delegations from 48 nations on-site, including 45 international naval delegations. Weld Australia's exhibition stand proved popular, with visits from Assistant Minister for Vocational Education, Training and Apprenticeships the Hon Steve Irons, as well as the Minister for Defence Industry the Hon Melissa Prince. Both Minister Irons and Minister Prince tried their hand at the augmented reality simulator. Minister Irons was extremely positive about Weld Australia's participation in the future of welding—particularly in relation to the Government's continuous Naval Shipbuilding Program—and acknowledged how important it is to increase the quality and number of skilled welders in Australia. Weld Australia also hosted the inaugural 'Weld Cup' during
PACIFIC 2019. Competitors used the Soldamatic augmented reality simulator to demonstrate their welding prowess. The competition was fierce and proved very popular with the crowds. Weld Australia Signs MoU with the Naval Shipbuilding College It was during the PACIFIC 2019 International Maritime Exposition that Weld Australia and the Naval Shipbuilding College announced an agreement to work together in developing a national shipbuilding welding education and training competency framework. The Memorandum of Understanding will be used to help create a commonality in training, skilling and certification across Australia in relation to naval shipbuilding. Our collaboration with the Naval Shipbuilding College, formalised in the signing of this Memorandum of Understanding, will support the Australian defence industry. It will help ensure that the defence prime contractors have access to the skilled, qualified welding professionals required to successfully deliver the Naval Shipbuilding Program.
L to R: Geoff Crittenden (CEO, Weld Australia), Assistant Minister for Vocational Education, Training and Apprenticeships the Hon Steve Irons, and Bill Docalovich (Program Director, Naval Shipbuilding College) at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding.
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Minister for Defence Industry the Hon Melissa Price at PACIFIC 2019.
L to R: Geoff Crittenden, winner of the Weld Cup on day two of PACIFIC 2019 Manuel Grundy-Quay, and Bill Docalovich.
L to R: Geoff Crittenden, and Assistant Minister for Vocational Education, Training and Apprenticeships the Hon Steve Irons.
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A Message from the CEO Extensive consultation with key stakeholders will take place to identify the welding skills, capabilities, certifications and qualifications required to successfully deliver the Naval Shipbuilding Program. Based on our findings, we plan to develop and deliver education and training models that support both the needs of the defence industry and those of Australian welders. We will continue to encourage and support Australian fabricating firms looking to enter the naval shipbuilding supply chain, with assistance to become certified to AS/NZS ISO 3834 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials. To further assist firms looking to enter the naval shipbuilding supply chain, I recently met with a number of South Australian Government Ministers, as well as prime contractors with a major presence in South Australia. Together with Minister for Innovation and Skills, the Hon David Pisoni, we discussed how to build welder capability in Adelaide, specifically for the shipbuilding industry. Minister Pisoni was very supportive of Weld Australia's initiatives, such as the Advanced Welder Training Centres. I also briefed the South Australian Minister for Education the Hon John Gardner on a school outreach program to promote welding as a career path using augmented reality simulators, as well as a detailed information package for careers advisors. I spoke with BAE Systems Australia about participation in the Tonsley Innovation District, specifically the integration of augmented reality welder training. BAE already has a partnership in place to establish a digital test and trial laboratory as part of Flinders University’s
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advanced manufacturing research facilities based at the Tonsley Innovation District. In the laboratory, researchers, ASC Shipbuilding (BAE Systems Australia’s shipbuilding business), and suppliers will be developing and testing the technologies that future shipyard workers will use at the new digital shipyard, currently
under construction within the Osborne Naval Shipyard precinct. Visit to Western Australia I recently visited Western Australia, where I met with the team at QMTS, including their Director Jim Suffield. QMTS is establishing a welding school and recently applied to become an authorised training body. Their first Welding
End of Year Dinners Register Now The New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia End of Year Dinners are fast approaching. The events will give members and their partners a chance to hear from Weld Australia CEO, Geoff Crittenden, celebrate the significant achievements in 2019 and find out what to look forward to in 2020. We hope you can join us over some good food and drinks to celebrate another successful year with Weld Australia. For information: 02 8748 0135 or membership@weldaustralia.com.au
Register for your local End of Year Dinner now.
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A Message from the CEO Inspector course will be held at their premises in the near future. I also had the opportunity to tour Civmec's new shipbuilding facility in Henderson, Western Australia, which has been under construction since October 2018 when Prime Minister Scott Morrison was on-site to witness the erection of the first steel for the new facility. The building now stands an incredible 70m high, with the recent addition of the 27m high bay structure that sits atop the expansive main roof. The 600 tonne structure, with a length of 130m and width of 40m, was securely lifted using hydraulic strand jacks and placed with incredible precision, with a mere 20mm clearance point in several areas. Once complete, the facility will be amongst the most efficient and innovative in the world, delivering a new world-class resource to the Australian maritime landscape and significantly enhancing the capability of Civmec’s existing facilities at the Australian Marine Complex in Western Australia. The 53,000m2, 18-storey high facility will be the largest undercover modularisation and
maintenance facility in Australia. It will have the capacity to house large vessels, including complete Air Warfare Destroyers, Frigates and Offshore Patrol Vessels, for construction and maintenance. Annual End of Year Dinners Over the last month, I have had the pleasure of attending several of our State Committee End of Year Dinners, including those in South Australia and Queensland. Both events were excellent, with plenty of members in attendance, great food and myriad opportunities to hear about members' successes and challenges. I would like to congratulate Warren Raisin (General Manager, Aitken Welding Supplies) and Damien Lynch (Manager Mechanical Testing, Intertek) who were recognised during these events for their outstanding contribution to the welding industry in South Australia and Queensland respectively. The New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia End of Year Dinners are yet to come. So, if you haven't already done so, I urge you to register and come along. Geoff Crittenden CEO, Weld Australia
New Weld Australia Members: October Weld Australia would like to welcome the following members who joined in October 2019. Corporate Members • IRISndt Australia • Incat Tasmania • South Metro TAFE Individual Members • Bronson Barden • Akram Khan • Nigel Johnston • Rob Lazarevic • Rambod Mansouri • Dale Bennet • Wayne Colquhoun • Peter do Carmo • Ceyhun Karaova To become a Weld Australia member, all you need to do is: • Visit: weldaustralia.com.au • Phone: 02 8748 0100 • Email: membership@ weldaustralia.com.au Weld Australia membership is an investment in the success of your career or business. We will help you increase your income, decrease your costs and give you a competitive advantage over non-members.
Civmec's new shipbuilding facility in Henderson, Western Australia.
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Weld Australia News & Insights Weld Australia Welcomes a New Team Member Weld Australia would like to welcome a new team member. Based in Sydney, Guy Brooks has joined Weld Australia in the role of Training Manager.
for facilitating training across a wide range of demographics and ages, from stage 1 apprentices through to Certificate IV and university qualifications, as well as commercial contracts with industry.
Guy is enthusiastic about his new role at Weld Australia. “I am excited to be working for Australia’s peak welding body, where I can combine my passion for both welding and education,” said Guy.
This experience has given Guy a thorough understanding of both TAFE operating procedures and Australia's vocational education system as a whole.
“I look forward to working with TAFE and industry, strengthening the relationships between the two, and influencing and contextualising training to suit their needs and required outcomes.” With over 10 years industry experience, Guy is a motivated VET leader with a passion for technical training and management. His involvement in the development of curriculum, teaching methods and resources has ensured the delivery of industry leading training solutions, solid outcomes for students and contextualised content for clients. Prior to joining Weld Australia, Guy was a Head Teacher for metal fabrication at TAFE NSW. In this role, he was responsible
Guy was also employed by GB Welding & Inspection, where he provided welding supervision and consultation services, procedure qualification and certification, and training in both welding techniques and Standards. His other positions have included leading hand boilermaker at K&R Fabrications and Welding Supervisor on the Moranbah North Coal Handling Preparation Plant (CHPP) Upgrade for Maintek. Guy is a strong supporter of the WorldSkills competition. He represented Australia in the welding category at WorldSkills International in London in 2011, and took home the silver medal. This opportunity saw Guy visit multiple countries, including the United States, China and the
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Welders registered on the Australian Welder Certification Register Guy Brooks (Training Manager, Weld Australia).
United Kingdom, to study and train in the latest techniques and technologies. Guy is now a regional and national WorldSkills judge, as well as a mentor for Illawarra competitors. Guy holds an AS 1796 Certification of welders and welding supervisors Cert 10 and AS 2214 Certification of welding supervisors - Structural steel qualifications. For questions or queries related to training, you can contact Guy Brooks on 0488 743 322 or g.brooks@weldaustralia.com.au.
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Weld Australia News & Insights Power Generation Seminar Weld Australia recently hosted a Power Generation Seminar on the topic ‘From Baseload To Flexible Operations’ at CS Energy in Fortitude Valley, Queensland. With growing renewable generation, higher penetration of variable and intermittent generation and other market forces, coal plants designed for baseload operation are increasingly looking to operate in flexible modes. Just some of these modes include: Low-load operation or turndown; Load-following; Cycling; and; Extended layup. The event provided an overview of the current Australian National Electricity Market, as well as the drivers for flexible operations. These issues were illustrated with overseas experiences and case studies in similar flexible operations. Representatives from local power stations discussed methodologies considered for cycling and low load operations. Life management of cycling plant components under combined loading were covered, together with challenges and successes achieved under low load. Combustion optimisation for low load were also considered.
Australia hosts and administers Industry Groups, providing a forum for technology transfer and R&D, linking members with industry and research organisations. Industry Groups: represent a source of vital technical welding information; optimise welding practices through standard development and tools; and assist members to prepare specifications.
Industry Experts The event featured an exciting lineup of industry experts, including: • Ralph Villarosa (Executive Chairman, Power Generation Industry Group, Weld Australia) • Jonathon Dyson (Managing Director, Greenview Strategic Consulting) • Giresh Prabhat (Regional Director Asia Pacific, Uniper Technologies) • Dave Potter (Director of Products and Solutions, Uniper Technologies) • Wayne Hill (Process Capability Lead, Energy Australia) • Andy Lai (Principal Engineer, Boilers and Pressure Equipment, AGL) • Yanqiu Lou (Asset Performance Manager, Synergy) • Gang Wang (Principal Mechanical Engineer, Stanwell) • Aron Abolis (Principal Structural Integrity Engineer, ALS) • Andrew James (Senior Process (Combustion) Engineer, HRL Technology Group)
Current members of the Power Industry Group include AGL Energy, Alcoa, Ausgrid, CBI, CS Energy, Engie, Energy Australia, NRG Gladstone Power Station, Stanwell, Sunset Power and Synergy. Current projects include: • Implementation of a National Pressure Industry Plan • Guidance on existing equipment life extension • IT solutions to increase plant operation reliability • Quality Assurance and Quality Control compliance • Health and Safety guidance Weld Australia Industry Group membership is open to prime contractors, asset owners and managers involved with welding or related activities. Contact membership@weldaustralia.com.au to become a member today
Weld Australia’s Power Industry Group This seminar was held in conjunction with Weld Australia’s Power Industry Group. Weld
Welders registered on the Australian Welder Geoff Crittenden presents to Comission XIV - Education and Training. Certification Register
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Weld Australia News & Insights Australian Corrections Education Association Conference Weld Australia recently attended the Australian Corrections Education Association (ACEA) Conference. Whilst at the conference, Weld Australia discussed the welding profession with educators working within Australian corrections systems. Weld Australia explained some of the challenges that the industry is facing in finding appropriately skilled and qualified welders. Weld Australia is investigating including AS/NZS ISO 9606 certified training in the activities a prisoner undertakes while incarcerated. This training will ensure the development of the critical reading and numeracy skills needed to follow a weld procedure. Qualification to AS/NZS ISO 9606 could then form the foundation of an employment program that helps link prisoners on their release with employment opportunities.
Australian Welding Solutions Becomes an IIW Approved Training Body Weld Australia would like to congratulate Australian Welding Solutions (AWS) on becoming an International Institute of Welding (IIW) Approved Training Body. This will enable AWS to offer International Welding Specialist, International Welding Inspector – Basic and International Welding Inspector – Standard training and qualifications throughout South Australia. This is a fantastic achievement for AWS and it will bring to South Australia and the naval shipbuilding industry local access to these critical, internationally recognised industry qualifications. Weld Australia recently signed a
The Australian Corrections Education Association Conference.
Weld Australia also showcased some of the augmented reality welder training technology at the conference. This technology reduces the safety risks when compared to traditional welder training, potentially enabling it to be taken into areas within the corrections system that have not been able to offer welding training before.
Further Information If you, or your company, is interested in taking part in a pilot program to employ prisoners qualified to AS/NZS ISO 9606 on their release, please contact Brian Rungie (National Manager Strategic Partnerships, Weld Australia) on b.rungie@weldaustralia.com.au.
L to R: Neville Cornish (Managing Director, Australian Welding Solutions) is presented with an IIW Approved Training Body certifcate by Geoff Crittenden.
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AWS. This new strategic partnership offers a range of mutual benefits, covering: technical services; welder training; qualification and certification; and
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welding inspector and supervisor training. Weld Australia looks forward to working with Neville Cornish (Managing Director, Australian Welding Solutions) and his expert team.
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Membership Matters The Value of Industry Association Membership One of the many ways that you can enhance your professional or brand image is by joining your industry association. By joining an industry association, you open yourself up to many opportunities for growth—both personal and professional—and the more you become involved, the more benefits you can realise. In Australia's welding industry, which is increasingly competitive and facing a range of challenges (such as a lack of skilled workers, offshoring by major prime contractors, and changes to Australian Standards), association membership can be crucial. Becoming a Weld Australia member allows you to surround yourself with people who are passionate about welding, fabrication and improving the future of all industrial sectors across Australia. It also offers a range of member benefits: • Collective power helps safeguard your profession in the welding industry. Weld Australia can help to lobby both state and federal governments in your interest • The chance to develop contacts, share knowledge and get the lowdown on opportunities to which you may not otherwise be exposed • Access to programs, events and initiatives that enable you to learn new skills, and stay abreast of technological and Standards updates • Discounts on events, training and services • Regular industry updates, and access to technical and research materials, such as Technical Notes, our quarterly journal Australian Welding and our monthly newsletter Weld Connect • Professional development and career guidance
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Associations provide a wealth of knowledge, training and educational opportunities to help your business and career flourish.
Visibility Within Your Industry
Raise your profile and be recognised as an industry expert by attending association events or joining a committee.
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Being part of an association means you can share ideas with like-minded individuals and even collaborate on large projects or R&D programs.
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With associations spearheading initiatives that support an industry’s future, you can help support longterm growth and sustainability for your entire industry.
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An association’s size, experience and unified voice means they can step-in to improve laws and regulations and affect industry-wide change.
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2020 Weld Australia Membership Renewal Notices All Weld Australia members will receive their 2020 membership renewal notice via email in November. Membership fees are due for payment by 31 December 2019. If you have not received your membership renewal notice by 29 November, please contact Membership on + 61 2 8748 0135. New Look Member Portal You will notice changes to the Weld Australia Member Portal. All these changes are designed to make your member experience even better. If you need assistance with locating or accessing information, please contact Membership on +61 2 8748 0135.
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New South Wales Division News This month, the New South Wales Division brings you news and insights from around the state. From new a pilot program to map career paths, through to investment in R&D, there is plenty to be positive about in New South Wales. Pilot Program to Map Career Paths Introduced High schools in South West Sydney and on the North Coast will be the first to trial a program aimed at steering students into suitable careers after their schooling finishes. The $10 million Educational Pathways Pilot Program will transform the way students and parents think about careers. The program will focus on improved career advice and increased school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. There are 10 different program initiatives that will be trialled initially at schools in areas that are experiencing higher levels of youth unemployment. The program aims to help the state’s most disadvantaged and disengaged students further their education. The NSW Government is engaging with industry on some of the pilot programs. One program involves a partnership with the Master Builders Association to promote apprenticeship and traineeship pathways to university.
Council’s 2019 Scorecard, approximately $11 billion was invested in R&D in New South Wales in 2018, equivalent to 1.9% of the Gross State Product. The NSW Government has appointed an Advisory Council of leaders in innovation, business, government and the tertiary education sector to advise on R&D in NSW. The Advisory Council met for the first time on 28 October and discussed a range of areas where R&D has the potential to make a major contribution to the state. Chair of the Council David Gonski said the first meeting was highly productive. "There was insightful and engaging discussions and contributions from the Council members," Gonski said. The initiative will deliver a Plan of Action in 2020 for making NSW the R&D leader within Australia and a world-class contributor and will complement existing NSW Government strategies. Make a submission on accelerating R&D in NSW.
Save the Date Upcoming Event Annual End of Year Dinner The evening will give members and their partners a chance to hear from Weld Australia CEO, Geoff Crittenden, celebrate the significant achievements in 2019 and find out what to look forward to in 2020. We hope you can join us over some good food and drinks to celebrate another successful year with Weld Australia. Event Details: • Date: Wednesday 27 November • Time: 6.00pm • Location: Strathfield Event Centre, 52 Weeroona Road, Strathfield NSW 2135 • RSVP by Thursday 21 November
REGISTER NOW For further information: • Phone 02 8748 0135 • Email membership@ weldaustralia.com.au
Advisory Council to Accelerate R&D Investment in NSW Research and development (R&D) activities are a major source of innovation and an important driver of economic growth. R&D has the potential to create new jobs and better lives for the whole community. According to the NSW Innovation and Productivity New South Wales Division Contact Paolo Corronca Qualification & Certification Manager 0438 012 099 p.corronca@weldaustralia.com.au
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Victoria Division News Changes in Australian and New Zealand Welding Standards Weld Australia’s Victoria Division recently hosted a technical event on Changes in Australian and New Zealand Welding Standards at Chisholm Institute in Dandenong. The application of Standards is growing rapidly in Australia, viewed as critical in qualifying welders and ensuring the safety of welded structures. For instance, it is now a requirement for some government projects to qualify welders to AS/NZS ISO 9606-1 Qualification testing of welders - Fusion welding. Presented by Bruce Cannon (Technical Publications Manager and Principal Welding Engineer, Weld Australia), this recent technical event focused on various Australian Standards that impact the welding industry, including: • The revision of pressure equipment Standards, such as AS 3992 Pressure equipment - Welding and brazing qualification; and AS 3788 Pressure equipment - In-service inspection • The revision of structural standards, such as the AS/NZS1554 Structural steel
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welding series; AS 2214 Certification of welding supervisors - Structural steel; and AS/NZS 1665 Welding of aluminium structures Aged Standards update, covering the AS 2205 Methods of destructive testing of welds series; AS 1335 Hose and hose assemblies for welding, cutting and allied processes; and AS 3545 Welding positions ISO update, covering ISO 14731 Welding coordination - Tasks and responsibilities; AS/NZS ISO 3834 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials series; and ISO 9606
Bruce also covered information on Standards policies and requirements, and how these influence the revision process. Attendees had the opportunity to learn about how Standards are revised, and how to get involved in the public review process. The event gave attendees the opportunity to hear from an expert in the field. Bruce Cannon has over 40 years experience in the welding industry. In addition to his
role at Weld Australia, Bruce is the Chair of the Standards Australia Committee WD-003 and has represented Australia at numerous ISO meetings, including those related to the current revision of ISO 9606-1. The event was very well attended, with more than 30 members enjoying Bruce’s presentation. All feedback was very positive.
Save the Date Upcoming Event Annual End of Year Dinner The evening will give members and their partners a chance to hear from Weld Australia CEO, Geoff Crittenden, celebrate the significant achievements in 2019 and find out what to look forward to in 2020. We hope you can join us over some good food and drinks to celebrate another successful year with Weld Australia. Event Details: • Date: Thursday 28 November • Time: 6.00pm • Location: Auburn Hotel, 85 Auburn Road, Hawthorn East, VIC 3122 • RSVP by Friday 22 November
REGISTER NOW For further information: • Phone 02 8748 0135 • Email membership@ weldaustralia.com.au
Bruce Cannon (Principal Welding Engineer, Weld Australia) gives a presentation on the Changes to Australian and New Zealand Standards.
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Victoria Division Contact Victor Blain Senior Welding Engineer 0409 823 991 v.blain@weldaustralia.com.au
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South Australia Division News The South Australia Division recently hosted its Annual End of Year Dinner at the Alma Tavern in Norwood. Well attended by a diverse cross-section of the welding industry in South Australia, the event proved to be a highly informative, enjoyable evening. Geoff Crittenden (Chief Executive Officer, Weld Australia) gave an engaging presentation, including an update on the current status of the welding industry in Australia, an overview of Weld Australia’s key achievements throughout 2019, and details of what is in store for 2020. Geoff recognised Neville Cornish (Managing Director, Australian Welding Solutions) and AWS for becoming an IIW Approved Training Body. For further information, please see the article on page 6.
and how there is now a real sense of momentum. In fact, the South Australia Committee is already looking towards 2020 and planning a number of technical events.
“On behalf of the Committee, I’d like to congratulate Damien Lynch, who was presented with the Ken Trevena award in recognition of his contributions to the industry.”
According to David, “The End of Year Event was a great night, and was well received by all who attended. Everyone who came along made good use of the networking opportunity.”
“We are looking forward to an exciting year in 2020, and are focussing on reaching out to all industry sectors in South Australia to get involved with Weld Australia.”
Geoff also presented a Certificate of Recognition to Damien Lynch (Manager Mechanical Testing, Intertek) for his outstanding contribution to the welding industry in South Australia. Damien has a reputation as a goto expert on welding procedures and welder qualification testing. He has an extensive depth of knowledge and applies a common sense approach to his field of expertise. He is an outstanding ambassador for the welding industry in South Australia.
(L to R): Damien Lynch is presented a certificate of recognition for his outstanding contribution to the welding industry by Geoff Crittenden.
David Price (Chair, Weld Australia’s South Australia Committee) also gave a short speech. David acknowledged the work of the Committee over the year, highlighting the progress that is being made in South Australia,
South Australia Division Contact Brian Rungie National Manager Strategic Partnerships 0438 588 214 b.rungie@weldaustralia.com.au
South Australia members at the recent End of Year Event.
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Queensland Division News Queensland Division End of Year Dinner The Queensland Division recently hosted its Annual End of Year Dinner at the Criterion Tavern in Brisbane. The evening gave members a chance to hear from Geoff Crittenden (Chief Executive Officer, Weld Australia), celebrate Weld Australia’s significant achievements in 2019, and discover all that we have planned for 2020. Geoff touched on several of Weld Australia’s major projects for the year, including the Advanced Welder Training Centres (AWTCs) nation-wide, particularly those located at TAFE Queensland at SkillsTech Acacia Ridge in
Brisbane, Caboolture, Townsville and Cairns. Geoff then highlighted several other projects undertaken by Weld Australia throughout the year, and provided an overview of the exciting developments expected next year. Weld Australia members were also treated to a presentation from Steve Richards (a member of Weld Australia’s Queensland Committee). Steve acknowledged the work of the Committee in 2019, and provided an overview of what’s on the horizon in 2020. Finally, Warren Raisin (General Manager, Aitken Welding Supplies and a member of the Weld Australia Queensland Division
Geoff Crittenden addresses Queensland members at the recent End of Year Event.
Technical Event at BOC BOC recently hosted a Weld Australia Queensland Division technical event, providing an informative description of their research and development of shielding gas mixtures. This included a great presentation by Dr Erwan Siewert, Head of Linde Groups’s arc processes development team, followed by practical demonstrations. BOC's Rocklea Technology Applications Centre is an exciting hub for product applications and testing, research and
Committee) was presented with a Certificate of Recognition for his outstanding contribution to the welding industry in Queensland. With over 35 years experience in the Australian welding industry, Warren commenced his career as a boilermaker in the marine sector. He held boilermaker positions at NQEA, Lloyds Ships and Mayfair Marine. He then moved into a sales manager role at Aitken Welding Supplies, eventually progressing to become the General Manager. Weld Australia would like to congratulate Warren on this achievement.
(L to R): Warren Raisin is presented with a Certificate of Recognition by Geoff Crittenden.
development, and training. The Centre features the latest generation digital welding equipment, GMAW and GTAW arc projectors, and a Kawasaki RA 10L robot. The projectors run welds with different gases and have thermal imaging and conventional cameras that allow viewing in real-time. Weld Australia would like to thank BOC for their of Weld Australia. We are sure the industry is looking forward to these new gases becoming available in 2020.
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Technical event at BOC's Rocklea Technology Applications Centre.
Queensland Division Contact Alistair Forbes Principal Welding Engineer 0438 428 966 a.forbes@weldaustralia.com.au
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Western Australia Division News Demonstration of the Latest in Cameras for Weld Monitoring The Western Australia Division recently hosted a demonstration of the latest in cameras for weld monitoring at South Metro TAFE in Thornlie.
seam and immediate background in one image. Inspectors and welders can view images while welding is in progress, allowing the detection of defects and identification of problems with welds and welder technique early on. This leads to faster corrections, less scrap, and less time lost due to repairs, as well as a reduced risk of losing an entire batch of welds because a flaw went unnoticed in the initial stages of production.
Presented by David Garrard and Cameron Serles from Xiris, attendees had the opportunity to see this new technology in action. Modern compact camera technology and specialty software are offering inspectors and welders Real-time monitoring can result an unprecedented ability to view in less disruptions to the welding the welding process in-detail, and process to undertake quality in real-time. checks and verification, leading to higher productivity. Combined Previously, the ability to capture with nondestructive examination an analytically useful image of the welding process was limited by the methods, inspectors are also less dependent on destroying a obscuring intensity of the bright selection of completed welds to test light produced by the arc. In fact, seeing the arc at all usually requires for quality. welding shields or helmets. The Inspectors and welders can record technology provides the ability to footage of the arc and weld pool see the weld arc detail, melt pool,
for more detailed post-weld analysis. Recordings of live welds make invaluable teaching tools, as instructors can show easy-to-follow footage of proper arc formation or correct electrode placement. Finally, there is a range of benefits associated with workforce health and safety. For instance, removing a welder or an inspector from hard-to-access, high, or otherwise constrained work environments, improves site safety, and reduces fatigue and work stoppages, improving overall productivity. Weld cameras also remove operators from close exposure to possibly carcinogenic fumes.
Cameron Serles (President, Xiris Automation) gives a presentation.
Western Australia Division Contact Mehdi Tajfar Welding Engineer 0417 044 370 m.tajfar@weldaustralia.com.au
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Western Australia members at the recent weld camera demonstration.
Peter Andrews (Lecturer, South Metropolitan TAFE) performs a weld.
Annual End of Year Dinner • Date: Wednesday 20 November • Time: 6.00pm • Location: Pavilion Restaurant, 35 Kendrew Crescent, Joondalup 6027
REGISTER NOW For further information: • Phone 02 8748 0100 • Email membership@ weldaustralia.com.au
Western Australia members at the recent weld camera demonstration.
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Northern Territory Division News 400 Jobs in Construction through a Cleaner, Greener Fuel Processing Plant Chief Minister Michael Gunner has welcomed the announcement by Darwin Clean Fuels that they will develop, construct and operate a clean fuels condensate processing plant in Darwin. Darwin Clean Fuels is partnering with McDermott to deliver the facility, which will be located at Middle Arm and produce up to 100,000 barrels of cleaner, greener transport fuels daily. The project will cost $1.2 billion to build, and create up to 400 jobs during construction, which is expected to commence in 2021. It will create up to 140 ongoing jobs in operation, which will start in 2023. Once operational, it will inject more than $360 million per annum to the Territory economy. Condensate is a cleaner fuel, a light petroleum liquid which condenses from natural gas and needs less processing to create quality transport fuel, resulting in 75% lower carbon emissions than conventional refineries that use crude oil. Darwin Clean Fuels plans to produce premium transport fuels for Australia including high octane petrol, diesel, jet fuel, LPG and marine bunker fuel to new 2027 Euro standards.
Huge Projects on the Horizon for East Arnhem Land The Paspalis Innovation Investment Fund (the first venture capital fund launched in the Northern Territory) has announced they will make an investment into the Arnhem Space Centre, which will be launching NASA rockets in 2020. This investment will be key to getting the project off the ground and creating long-term jobs in the Nhulunbuy, Yirrkala and Gunyangara communities. PIIF’s investment will enable Equatorial Launch Australia to undertake planning for NASA’s launches from the site in 2020. The Chief Minister also announced that the Northern Territory Government will invest $45 million into sealing the Central Arnhem Road, the major access road from central to Northeast Arnhem Land. Most of the Territory Government’s investment will be delivered by dry season 2021, with an early works package to be delivered in the dry season 2020. Sealing the road, and making it more accessible for more of the year will mean more long-term investment into the region and create jobs in industries Traditional
Northern Territory Committee Expressions of Interest We are currently seeking expressions of interest for new Northern Territory Committee members. The application process is open to all Weld Australia members with an emphasis on the shipbuilding and rail industries, as well as the consumables industry. To submit your expression of interest, please email
membership@weldaustralia.com.au
Owners want to pursue including tourism, space and primary industries like forestry, fisheries and aquaculture going forward. The Territory Government’s investment is in addition the $180million already committed by the Federal Government in the 2018-2019 budget. The total $225million will mean around half of this important bush highway will be sealed, meaning better access for residents in communities like Nhulunbuy, Gapuwiyak and Bulman.
The Darwin plant will be the first significantly sized petroleum production facility built in Australia in more than 40 years and the first in Australia to use entirely condensate as its feedstock.
Northern Territory Division Contact Alistair Forbes Principal Welding Engineer 0438 428 966 a.forbes@weldaustralia.com.au
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Tasmania Division News With Tasmania's economy the strongest it has been in the last ten years, the outlook for the state—and the companies operating within the region—is extremely positive. Major projects, such as the Granville Harbour Windfarm, are progressing well and the Tasmanian Government is investing in programs designed to ensure Tasmania has the skilled workforce it needs to support a growing economy. 2020 Training and Work Pathways Package The 2020 Training and Work Pathways Program which helps assist Tasmanians experiencing disadvantage into work or training is now open for applications. The Tasmanian Government is committed to ensuring Tasmania has the skilled workforce it needs to support the growing economy. This initiative will see a further $1.95 million in grants available to support projects that will improve the skills, employment opportunities and social inclusion of disadvantaged Tasmanians. The program specifically aims to support jobseekers who face social or financial hardship, disability, language or cultural barriers, or other difficulties in finding and keeping a job, as well as those who have experienced long-term and cross-generational unemployment. This round will take total funding provided through the program to more than $11.1 million since commencing in 2015, with 95 projects already supported during that time.
Granville Harbour Windfarm Powers Ahead The massive $280 million Granville Harbour windfarm is taking shape with the successful construction of 11km for transmission line and switching station, in preparation of injecting 112 megawatts of clean, zero emissions energy into the grid. Minister for Energy Guy Barnett said this is another milestone in delivering our Tasmania First energy policy to make our state fully renewable-energy selfsufficient and have the lowest regulated power prices by 2022. “The construction of Granville Harbour alone is supporting some 200 jobs with 6 more to continue on an ongoing basis once operational. The development of new windfarms in Tasmania also represents another step in our Battery of the Nation pumped hydro plans that will drive billions in investment and create thousands of jobs in Tasmania,” said Minister Barnett.
Tasmania’s Economy Surges Ahead Says CommSec The October 2019 Commsec State of the States Report once again confirmed that the Tasmanian economy is surging ahead. According to the report, Tasmania now ranks second out of all States and Territories—the state's best result in ten years. CommSec’s predictions in July that the Apple Isle would be battling NSW and Victoria for top spot are ringing true, with CommSec now saying, “Tasmania has edged up in the performance rankings, overtaking NSW into second position.” Commsec’s report shows Tasmania is leading the nation on relative population growth – fastest growth in nearly 30 years – housing starts, equipment investment, vehicle sales and is ranked second for housing finance. CommSec identified that Tasmania’s annual economic growth rate is 19.3% higher than its long-term average.
Eligible organisations have until 9 December 2019 to apply. More information is available at www.skills.tas.gov.au.
Tasmania Division Contact Victor Blain Senior Welding Engineer 0409 823 991 v.blain@weldaustralia.com.au
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Training & Certification News Weld Australia is the premier welding certification body in Australia. Nationally recognised and accredited by the International Institute of Welding (IIW), Weld Australia offers individual certification in: Welding Specialist, Welding Inspector, Welding Technologist, Welding Engineer AS1796 Welding Supervisor Certificate 10, and AS2214 Welding Supervisor. Weld Australia Exam Dates Examinations are generally held in capital cities around Australia. Exam locations and start and finish times will be provided upon confirmation of registration.The upcoming exam dates (where sufficient registrations are received) are below. Welding Supervisors AS 1796 Certificate 10 • 10 & 11 June 2020 (closing date 29 April 2020) •
4 & 5 November 2020 (closing date 23 September 2020)
AS 2214 Welding Supervisor • 10 & 11 June 2020 (closing date 29 April 2020) •
Applying for Exams Exam applications must be submitted online through the WeldQ system. Please login to your WeldQ profile at https://wtia.weldq. com/applicant/login using your WeldQ ID. If you have been issued with qualifications or certifications by Weld Australia or WTIA in the past, a WeldQ account has been created for you with your own unique WeldQ ID. If you do not know your WeldQ ID, email qnc@weldaustralia.com.au. If you have not been issued with qualifications or certifications by Weld Australia or WTIA in the past,
you will be required to create a WeldQ account. To create a WeldQ account please go to https://wtia.weldq.com/ applicant/login and click on the red button that says ‘Click Here to Create an Account’. Exam applications must be submitted no later than six weeks prior to the exam date. If the exams you are interested in are not listed above, please email qnc@weldaustralia.com.au For all exam inquiries, please email qnc@weldaustralia.com.au
4 & 5 November 2020 (closing date 23 September 2020)
IWS (International Welding Specialist) Exam papers SA1, SA2, SA3, SA4 • 10 June 2020 (closing date 29 April 2020) •
4 November 2020 (closing date 23 September 2020)
IWE (International Welding Engineer) • Exam paper EA1: 2 December 2019 • Exam paper EA2: 10 February 2020 • Exam paper EA3: 4 May 2020 • Exam paper EA4: to be advised IWT (International Welding Technologist) • Exam paper EA1: 2 December 2019 • Exam paper EA2: 10 February 2020 • Exam Paper EA3: 4 May 2020 • Exam paper EA4: to be advised
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Training & Certification News Under the Australian Welder Certification Register (AWCR) system, welders are invited to complete a test that qualifies them to a welding procedure as set out in AS/NZS ISO 9606-1 or AS/NZS 2980. Once qualified, the welder is certified to that procedure, becoming a Registered Welder, and the information recorded in the AWCR. Becoming an AWCR Approved Examiner Weld Australia has recently relaxed the requirements that individuals must satisfy in order to become an AWCR Approved Examiner. In doing so, we hope to see more people applying for, and being successful in, becoming an AWCR Approved Examiner. The new requirements are as follows: • Be a Weld Australia Member or an employee of a Weld Australia Member Company • Be qualified to one of the following: • Welding Supervisor (AS1796 or AS2214) • International Welding Inspector (Standard) • International Welding Specialist • International Welding Technologist • International Welding Engineer • An equivalent certification as verified by Weld Australia, i.e. CSWIP 3.1, CSWIP 3.2 • Have a sound understanding of AS/NZS ISO 9606-1 or AS/NZS 2980 • Be fully conversant with
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welding safety procedures Study the Approved Examiner Training and complete the Questionnaire
Role of the Approved Examiner The Approved Examiner is the cornerstone of the AWCR. The Approved Examiner has complete responsibility for carrying out weld tests and entering the results into the AWCR. As an Approved Examiner you must conduct weld tests at an approved Testing Centre. A Testing Centre is a place determined by an Approved Examiner to meet the requirements set out by Weld Australia. Benefits of Becoming an AWCR Approved Examiner As an Approved Examiner you will be entitled to charge for the following services: • Conducting and examining a weld test. • Mechanical testing. • Inspection of test centres to ensure they meet the required standard set by Weld Australia. For further information, visit: https://awcr.org.au
Approved AWCR Testing Centres New South Wales • lllawarra TAFE: www.illawarra.tafensw.edu.au Victoria • Bombardier Transportation Australia: www.bombardier.com • Box Hill Institute: www.boxhill.edu.au • Robert Vernon: 0487 400 002 or robvernon@bigpond.com • Victorian Testing and Inspection Services: www.victesting.com.au South Australia • Regency TAFE: www.tafesa.edu.au Tasmania • Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council: http://tasminerals.com.au Queensland • Kangaroo Training Institute: https://kangarootraininginstitute.com.au • TAFE Queensland SkillsTech: https://tafeskillstech.edu.au Northern Territory • Charles Darwin University: www.cdu.edu.au Western Australia • Australian Welding Academy: •
http://australianweldingacademy. com.au
QSM Fabrication: www.qsmfabrication.com.au
To register as an Approved AWCR Testing Centre, complete the Application Form and send it to awcr@weldaustralia.com.au.
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2019-2020 Training Calendar Weld Australia delivers a comprehensive range of training and certification services, all of which are designed to help Australian welders and fabrication companies achieve and maintain a competitive advantage. As the premier welding certification body in Australia, an International Institute of Welding (IIW) Authorised Nominated Body (ANB) and an Authorised Training Body (ATB), Weld Australia offers a range of individual certifications, including: Welding Inspector, Welding Specialist, Welding Technologist, Welding Engineer, AS1796 Welding Supervisor Certificate 10, and AS2214 Welding Supervisor. International Welding Inspector - Basic Location
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Adelaide
11 - 15 Nov 2019
Brisbane
20 - 24 April 2020
Melbourne
16 - 20 Sep 2020
Sydney
9 - 13 Sep 2020
International Welding Inspector - Standard Location
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Adelaide
IWI-S Part 1: 13 - 17 July 2020 IWI-S Part 2: 3 - 5 Aug 2020
Brisbane
IWI-S Part 1: 16 - 20 Nov 2020 IWI-S Part 2: 7 - 9 Dec 2020
Melbourne
IWI-S Part 1: 28 Sep - 1 Nov 2019 IWI-S Part 2: 11 - 13 Nov 2019
International Welding Specialist Location
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Brisbane
Week 1: 19 - 23 Aug 2019 Week 2: 30 Sep 2019 - 04 Oct 2019 Week 3: 28 Oct 2019 - 01 Nov 2019 Week 4: 25 - 29 Nov 2019 Week 5: 16 Dec 2019 - 20 Dec 2019
Mackay
Week 4: 4 - 8 Nov 2019 Week 5: 2 - 6 Dec 2019
Perth
Week 1: 10 - 14 Feb 2020 Week 2: 9 - 13 Mar 2020 Week 3: 20 - 24 April 2020 Week 4: 18 - 22 May 2020 Week 5: 15 - 19 June 2020
Sydney
Week 1: 18 - 22 Nov 2019 Week 2: 9 - 13 Dec 2019 Week 3: 13 - 17 Jan 2020 Week 4: 17 - 21 Feb 2020 Week 5: 16 - 20 March 2020 Welding Workshop Supervisor (Blended Learning Program)
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Australia-wide 7 Jan 2019 - 20 Dec 2019
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2019-2020 Training Calendar International Welding Engineer Location
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Wollongong
Module 1: 23 - 27 Sep 2019 Practical Phase: 25 - 29 Nov 2019 Module 2: 2 - 6 Dec 2019 Module 3: 10 - 14 Feb 2020 Module 4: 4 - 8 May 2020
International Welding Technologist Location
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Wollongong
Module 1: 23 - 27 Sep 2019 Practical Phase: 25 - 29 Nov 2019 Module 2: 2 - 6 Dec 2019 Module 3: 10 - 14 Feb 2020 Module 4: 4 - 8 May 2020
Welding Technology Appreciation for Engineers (3DE) Location
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Brisbane
11 - 13 May 2020
Sydney
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Online & Blended Learning In conjunction with the American Welding Society (AWS), Weld Australia offers online courses to help develop your welding knowledge and to better inform you for your professional development. The content has been developed by senior people within the profession and is regularly updated. These courses are available any time, day and night, and are designed as self-paced modules which will allow the student to complete them in their own time. Courses include: Economics of Welding; Fabrication Maths (Basic and Advanced); Metallurgy (Basic and Advanced); Non-Destructive Testing; Welding Fundamentals (Basic and Advanced); Welding Safety; Welding Sales Representative; and Welding Symbols. In-House Training Weld Australia can present any of its courses to your employees in-house at the location of your choosing. We can also tailor training courses specifically for your company and employees. The Benefits of Training & Qualification Weld Australia training and certification is a strong addition to your career portfolio. It demonstrates to employers that you possess advanced welding knowledge, essential to ensuring the highest levels of workmanship. Qualification demonstrates to employers that you are dedicated to continually learning and growing in your field. These are qualities that are essential for success in team leadership roles or for more complex projects. Designed to provide an interesting and stimulating industrial perspective, all our courses are supported by a broad range of major industry groups and hundreds of Australian companies. Plus, our presenters are all International Welding Engineers or Technologists with extensive industry experience. Further Information For further information, or to enrol in a Weld Australia training course today, please contact: training@weldaustralia.com.au or +61 2 8748 0100, or visit www.weldaustralia.com.au. Weld Australia reserves the right to cancel or change dates of any training course due to insufficient registrations or other reasons beyond its control, and reserves the right to refuse enrolments.
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Advanced Welder Training Courses Fusion Welding Courses There are two ISO 9606 Qualification test of welders — Fusion welding —Part 1: Steels courses listed on Training.gov.au, the National Register of Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Australia. This is the authoritative source of Nationally Recognised Training and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). These courses were developed in Victoria in 2018. One is intended for inexperienced welders, the other for experienced welders. Both use augmented reality welding simulators as a key component of the training. Transition Workers To be awarded a certificate for the Course in Fusion Welding to AS/NZS ISO 9606 for Transition Workers, you must successfully complete seven units of competency (four core and three elective). Core units: • Simulate fusion welding processes using augmented reality equipment • Identify welding processes, safe welding practices and use of hand and power tools • Interpret and apply AS/NZS ISO 9606 for fusion welding processes • Perform fusion welding procedures to meet the procedures of ISO 9606-1 (Steels – carbon steels) Experienced Welders To be awarded a Statement of Attainment for the Course in Fusion Welding to AS/NZS ISO 9606 for Experienced Welders, you must successfully complete three units of competency (one core and two elective). The core unit is: Interpret and apply AS/NZS ISO 9606 for fusion welding processes. Elective Units Other elective units available include: • Perform fusion welding procedures to meet the procedures of AS/NZS ISO 9606-1 (Steels – stainless steel) • Perform fusion welding procedures to meet the requirements of • AS/NZS ISO 9606-2 (Aluminium and aluminium alloys) • Perform fusion welding procedures to meet the requirements of AS/NZS ISO 9606-3, 4 or 5 (Exotic metals) • Perform routine manual metal arc welding • Perform routine gas metal arc welding • Perform manual heating and thermal cutting • Read and interpret technical drawings and make measurements for a welding procedure
Enrol in a Fusion Welding Course Today
You can enrol in a Fusion Welding course through any of the Advanced Welder Training Centres across Australia. These are all listed below. Queensland TAFE Queensland Caboolture Campus https://tafeqld.edu.au Tallon Street, Caboolture, Queensland TAFE Queensland SkillsTech https://tafeqld.edu.au 247 Bradman Street, Acacia Ridge, Queensland South Australia TAFE SA Regency Campus https://www.tafesa.edu.au 137 Days Road, Regency Park, South Australia Tasmania Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council https://tasminerals.com.au 13 Wellington Street, Burnie, Tasmania Victoria Box Hill Institute https://www.boxhill.edu.au 465 Elgar Road, Box Hill, Melbourne, Victoria Bendigo TAFE http://www.bendigotafe.edu.au 23 Mundy Street, Bendigo, Victoria Federation University https://federation.edu.au Lydiard Street South, Ballarat, Victoria
Further Information For further information, please contact: training@weldaustralia.com.au or +61 2 8748 0100, or visit www.weldaustralia.com.au.
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For Your Diary: Upcoming Events Whether you need to brush up on skills acquired years ago, or want to try your hand at something new, there’s sure to be an event for you. Keep in mind that attending Weld Australia events counts towards CPD requirements for certification applications and renewals. For details, contact events@weldaustralia.com.au or +61 2 8748 0100. 5th SIA Submarine Science, Technology and Engineering Conference 2019 (SubSTEC5) Fremantle, 18 to 21 November With the theme of ‘Innovation and Investment in the Sub-sea Environment’, SubSTEC5 will be held at the Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle. The Conference will be held with the support of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST). Weld Australia’s CEO, Geoff Crittenden, will give a keynote presentation. For details: https:// www.submarineinstitute.com World Engineers Convention Melbourne, 20 to 22 November The theme for the Convention is Engineering a Sustainable World: The next 100 years. Learn from global engineering experts, forge connections with industry leaders and explore the distinctive and sustaining mindset of the engineering profession; ‘anything is possible’. For further details, visit: https://www.wec2019.org.au
Corrosion & Prevention Conference Melbourne, 24 to 27 November Join industry experts at the largest corrosion conference and exhibition in the southern hemisphere. This year, the premier event is being held at Crown Promenade in Melbourne. For further details, visit: https:// conference.corrosion.com.au Asia-Pacific International Symposium on Aerospace Technology Gold Coast, 4 to 6 December Since the inception of APISAT in 2008 by the national aerospace societies of Korea (KSASS), China (CSAA), Japan (JSASS) and Australia (RAeS Australian Division), the symposium has grown steadily to an average of 250 papers and well over 300 delegates. APISAT has become the prime forum for aerospace research and development in the Asia-Pacific region. For further details, visit: https://www.apisat2019.com
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Plan Ahead: Events in 2020 MISE 2020: Materials Innovations in Surface Engineering Melbourne, 11 to 12 February https://www.mise2020.com.au Conference on Railway Excellence Perth, 11 to 13 May https://www.core2020.org.au Advanced Manufacturing Expo Sydney, 13 to 15 May advancedmanufacturingexpo. com.au NANO 2020: XV International Conference on Nanostructured Materials Melbourne, 6 to 10 July https://www.nano2020.org.au 73rd IIW Annual Assembly and International Conference Singapore, 19 to 24 July http://iiwelding.org International Confernece on Coastal Engineering (ICCE) Sydney, 13 to 18 September http://icce2020.com
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